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Wine lovers: whether you’re a die-hard oenophile or just a general grape enthusiast, you’ll be thrilled by the vineyards and cellars of Santa Cruz. This Chilean city makes a great base for exploring the Colchagua Valley, a wine region that’s loved for its full-bodied reds. Before you embark upon a day of tastings, be sure to explore Santa Cruz’s charming colonial architecture and cultural museums.
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1. Colchagua Museum
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5.0 based on 1,463 reviews
Reviewed By scottberg56
Fantastic museum, from pre-history to the present day with many artifacts and great narration. A must see.
2. Vina Ventisquero Valle de Colchagua Apalta
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Apalta valley is one of the best wineries area in Chile and is on this area where Ventisquero make this premium and super premium wines. We have the best view point in Colchagua, where you can enjoy our excellent wines and enjoy nature.
3. MontGras
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5.0 based on 555 reviews
MontGras winery invites you to experience a unique moment, in which you will learn more about our wines and culture through hands-on experiences and your senses. Located in the heart of the Colchagua Valley, our Visitor's Centre is open year round to receive tourists from all over the world who are interested in learning more about wine, our traditions and our history. Enjoy activities that include harvesting, wine tasting and even making your own wine. Tours available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. We look forward to receiving you!
Reviewed By 727hayleyk
My Husband and I had a private tour of this beautiful vineyard. As someone who only drinks white wine in an area where they only make red wine it was really interesting to hear how both white and red wine is made and the difference. The Sauvignon blanc was very enjoyable and my Husband enjoyed the red wines. We would recommend a visit.
4. Natural Wine Tours
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
This is a very exclusive activity performed at the one-of-a-kind Ninquen hill, in the heart of Colchagua Valley, where the MontGras premium vineyards are located. Ninquen mountain vineyard grants a 360° view to enjoy its extreme nature. Riding through the rough terrain of the hill, you get to a viewpoint and enjoy the breathtaking landscape of the valley. The tour guide provides the details about the area and how the grapes become a high quality wine. Tame horses and a wrangler are part of this adventure. The equipment will be ready for use. At the end, you have the opportunity to taste a premium wine produced with the grapes from the vines you have just seen.
5. Colchagua Wine Tours
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5.0 based on 297 reviews
Colchagua Wine Tours is a boutique tour operator offering unique wine tour experiences and transportation services to the best wineries and attractions in Chile. Our services include: Private and semi-private customized wine tours, and Santiago and Valparaiso city tours. Transfers to and from Santiago and hotel recommendations, biking, trekking, and horseback riding.
6. Vina Maquis
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Unique expression between two rivers, at the Colchagua Valley, Chile. Come and enjoy our unique wines
Reviewed By Tommy-S60 - Playa Blanca, Spain
Carlos was really helpful, we learnt about the local area and native plants, the history of the vines, and how they are looked after and picked. The vineyard is in a beautiful position between two rivers. We tasted some really good wines, of a range of prices and we were kept entertained. Great wine tour.
7. Ruta Del Vino Valle De Colchagua
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4.5 based on 209 reviews
La Ruta del Vino del Valle de Colchauga is an association of 13 vineyards. We are the first tourist circuit of the wine created in Chile, since 1996. From our central office, in Santa Cruz City, we organize, coordinate, sells and produce tours to the main vineyards, restaurants, hotels and attractions in the Valley of Colchagua. We believe that our Ruta del Vino del Valle de Colchagua has a potential of development that allows us to dream in position this valley as one of the best destinations of wine tourism in America, all our services are under the following aspects : • To offer tourist excellence experiences • To create tourist programs that integrate varied offers, not only wines. • To generate a route identity
8. Clos Apalta Lapostolle
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4.5 based on 786 reviews
Reviewed By 557jj
We visited this winery as part of our tour with Colchagua Wine Tours. We had a tour and tasting. The best thing about this winery are the views from the rooftop (make sure you stop at the rooftop after your tour to take some more photos without crowds) and the wine tasting room. The winery itself felt a bit corporate and did not have as much as a local history and connection to the community as some of the other wineries we visited. The wine was good and some of the reds were a bit on the dry side - still good wine, just making you aware. It's also a smaller winery.
9. Viu Manent Winery
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4.5 based on 1,075 reviews
Viu Manent is a model for wine tourism in Chile. Explore the vineyards in a horse-drawn carriage, visit the cellars, and learn the history of a three-generation family winery. Internationally renowned for the quality of its wines, Viu Manent is particularly famous for its malbec. There are 4 tours per day year round and include a tasting, a tour of the visitor’s center, and shops.
Reviewed By susanlJ3439QM
Wonderful tour, great wines, copious mounts of wine to taste and their restaurant the Rayuele Wine and Grill with its outdoor patio is incredible...huge portions, excellent quality and taste.
10. Vina Neyen
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By slb787 - Pleasanton, United States
Our tour began with the lovely Roxana in the aroma garden where plantings of herbs and spices mimic the characteristics of the wine. Then proceeded to the pergola vineyard and met the herd of sheep that keep the grounds maintained. We tasted some of the grapes and learned of the different leaf shapes and patterns. Finishing off in the tasting room were four delicious wines, two from Neyen and two from Primus. What set this tour apart was the knowledge we gained from this visit and the relaxed atmosphere. Roxana answered our endless questions and we never felt rushed. Highly recommend this tour.
